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Shoeless” Joe Jackson, long the subject of movies and books as part of the Black Sox World Series scandal, is one of highest-profile players now eligible.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred today issued a policy decision that permanent ineligibility ends upon the passing of the disciplined individual.
In a historic move, Major League Baseball has lifted Pete Rose’s 35-year ban, effectively reinstating the all-time hits leader and making him eligible for the Hall of Fame. Rose, who holds the record for the most hits in MLB history with 4,